Arranging local network mentoring events
Information and guidance for IET mentoring coordinators on arranging local network mentoring events.
Types of events
Mentoring awareness event:
A mentoring awareness event (evening) introduces mentoring as an interesting and thought provoking subject which would inform both members interested in becoming mentors, as well as those wishing to find mentors. These are probably not appropriate to be held on too regular a basis, but could be repeated every 1-2 years depending on the size of the local network.
Mentor training workshops:
Leading on from these are the mentor training workshops (evenings) which go into greater depth about the mentoring process, and provide training for those wishing to offer their services as mentors for the IET's mentoring service.
Mentor support meetings:
Mentoring Coordinators may also be interested in organising mentor support meetings. These are beneficial in allowing local mentors to network, share experiences and explore issues. Meetings may be arranged around existing events, or as a separate activity.
Whichever format, these will be friendly and informal social gatherings.
How to book
Contact your local network chairman or regional coordinator for information on how to include this event in the local network event programme.
Mentoring awareness events and mentor training workshops are delivered by the IET courses department. To check availability for your event please contact us.
Promotion
Contact your local network regional co-ordinator for opportunities to promote this event to members within the local network.
The event will be listed on the mentoring events area of the website and the events and training calendar. You may wish to contact your local network chairman to arrange adding the event details to the local network event pages.
A template for a local network event flyer can be downloaded from the IET's marketing communications website.
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